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Heterogeneity vs Uncertainty in Anticipation of a Borrowing Constraint

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James Feigenbaum

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  1. James Feigenbaum & Geng Li, 2008. "Lifecycle Dynamics of Income Uncertainty and Consumption," Working Papers 360, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Economics, revised Jul 2008. [Downloadable!]
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